depression

Perfectionistic people often push themselves harder than others to succeed, but can also fall into the trap of being self-critical and overly concerned about making mistakes. When the perfectionist fails, they often experience depression and burnout. How can someone with…

“Spin” prevalent in biomedical research papers A PLOS Biology study which examined 35 published meta-analyses and systematic reviews of spin has found that this science hype is prevalent across biomedical studies. While it was difficult to consistently define spin, the study found…

New definition of depression aims to improve treatment Around the world, many people with depression don’t seek care for their symptoms and don’t benefit from new knowledge on how to treat depression. A recent essay by Vikram Patel of the…

Chronic pain, often defined as pain lasting longer than three months, may affect between one-third and one-half of U.K. adults. It can result from a variety of conditions, including arthritis, cancer and back problems, yet its genetic and environmental risk…